Model Programs


Mobile Health Services Initiative: Expanding Access and Support for Adult Learners

Contributing Consortia: San Bernardino Community College District Consortium

To address students' struggles with accessing affordable health services, ICEC launched the Mobile Health Services Initiative. This program partners with Community Health Systems to bring mobile medical, dental, and virtual mental health services directly to students on campus, removing common barriers to care. The initiative is actively promoted by college staff to ensure students utilize these vital resources.


Learn more about the Mobile Health Services Initiative: Expanding Access and Support for Adult Learners model program and visit the Advancing California Adult Education website to view other Model Programs throughout California.

Contributions


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The National Book Fund grant application period is open!

This is your chance to receive essential classroom materials for your adult learners. 

What is the National Book Fund? The National Book Fund (NBF) is dedicated to enhancing literacy by providing New Readers Press books and other educational resources. Whether you're a public library, school, community center, or nonprofit organization, the NBF is here to help you access the books you need. 

Who Can Apply? 
Any organization that demonstrates a need for funding to support their adult education and literacy efforts is eligible to apply. Non-members of ProLiteracy are no longer required to pay a matching fee.  

Application Deadline: The application period is open from Monday, February 2, 2026 to Monday, March 2, at 11:59PM ET. Don't miss your chance to apply!

Apply Today! CALPRO Community of Practice (CoP) Pilot: "Evidence-Based

Reading Instruction"

The California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project (CALPRO) are pleased to offer a regional Community of Practice (CoP) pilot on Evidence-Based Reading Instruction to participants from the San Diego area, including MiraCosta College, Escondido Adult School, Poway Adult School, Vista Adult School, and other neighboring districts and adult education consortia.  

In-Person Session Dates: Fridays, March 27 & April 17, 2026, 10am-1pm 

Location: MiraCosta College Community Learning Center 

Asynchronous Online Dates: March 16 - April 26, 2026 (Moodle) 

Participants will engage in a blend of asynchronous online and in-person sessions, focusing on evidence-based explicit reading instruction in the four essential components of reading—alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. This is a unique opportunity for educators to participate in job-embedded professional development. 

Application deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026. 

Join us at the statewide conference in San Diego, hosted by the Southern Section of CCAE April 30th-May 2nd.


Register today to advance your professional development and network with California's Adult Education community

The conference will feature dynamic workshops, keynote speakers, and engaging breakout sessions tailored to address the evolving needs of adult education professionals. Don’t miss this chance to connect with colleagues and build lasting professional relationships in sunny San Diego!

Spring 2026 ACCE Conference - Early Bird Registration

Join community services and noncredit and continuing education colleagues for our annual ACCE Spring Conference on March 11, 12, and 13, 2026 at the Dana in San Diego, CA.

Early Bird Registration Options (available until February 11): $475 per person (member) or $550 (non-member).


Download Flyer for more information!



Register to attend the Technology and Digital Learning Symposium (TDLS) on March 6 and 7, 2026, a dynamic hybrid conference hosted by OTAN at the Monterey Adult School.

In 2026, we proudly celebrate a milestone 50 years in the making — the 50th Annual ACCCA Conference. February 18 - February 20, 2026 at the Westin Long Beach.

North/Far North CCAE Adult Education Convening, March 9th-10th,

Welcome back to the North/Far North CCAE Adult Education Convening! Join us for 2 days of learning, collaboration, and professional growth in the heart of Northern California. This is a sponsored event and completely free for participants.